John G. Schumacher, Author at UWM REPORT

UWM baseball hoping to make history

By John G. SchumacherJune 1, 2026Campus & CommunityCampus News

The Panthers play Auburn at 5 p.m. Monday night in the NCAA Tournament. With a victory, UWM would become the first Horizon League team ever to advance to the Super Regionals.

UWM pulls off stunning upset in NCAA baseball tournament

By John G. SchumacherMay 29, 2026Campus & CommunityCampus News

The Panthers beat No. 4 ranked Auburn 13-8 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, UWM’s first win in the tournament since 1999.

UWM baseball team heads to NCAA Tournament for first time in 16 years

By John G. SchumacherMay 26, 2026Campus & CommunityCampus News

Joey Spence’s walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning clinched the Horizon League title and the Panthers’ first NCAA berth since 2010.

Smiles for miles: UWM’s 2026 graduates get their degrees

By John G. SchumacherMay 18, 2026

More than 3,200 students received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Sunday at the UWM Panther Arena. Family, friends and other supporters filled the arena, cheering and offering hugs and well-wishes. Clayborn Benson, UWM alumnus and renowned Wisconsin historian, gave the commencement address at both ceremonies. Benson also received an honorary degree at the […]

Ready for the world: UWM’s Class of 2026 graduates and celebrates

By John G. SchumacherMay 18, 2026Campus & CommunityCampus News

Emotions surged – joy, relief, expectation and, most of all, pride – on Sunday at the UWM Panther Arena as more than 3,200 graduates were awarded their degrees at UW-Milwaukee’s 134th commencement.